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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Digital Camera

DMC-FZ50
Model No.
Before connecting, operating or
adjusting this product, please read
the instructions completely.
For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com
For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital Camera DMC-FZ50 Model No. Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read the instructions completely. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0X92...

  • Page 2: Information For Your Safety

    Before Use Before Use Dear Customer, We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for purchasing this Panasonic Digital Camera. Please read these Operating Instructions carefully and keep them handy for future reference. Information for Your Safety WARNING...
  • Page 3 Before Use Trade Name: Panasonic Model No.: DMC-FZ50 Responsible party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Support Contact: Panasonic Consumer Electronics...
  • Page 4 Before Use -If you see this symbol- Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
  • Page 5 About the Lens • Do not press the lens with excessive force. • Do not leave the camera with the lens facing the sun as it may cause the camera to malfunction. Also, be careful when you leave the camera outside or near a window.

  • Page 6: About The Mode Dial

    Before Use About The Mode Dial Adjust part to the desired mode. The mode dial can be rotated 360 . Rotate it slowly and surely to adjust to each mode. : Program AE mode (P32) The exposure is automatically adjusted by the camera.
  • Page 7 About the front dial and rear dial Instructions for using these dials in the operating instructions are given with illustrations that match the screen icons. • Rotate the front dial and rear dial slowly but surely. : Front dial : Rear dial Before Use About the LCD monitor At the time when this camera is purchased,...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Before Use Information for Your Safety... 2 About The Mode Dial ... 6 Preparation Standard Accessories... 10 Names of the Components ... 10 Quick Guide ... 12 Screen Display... 13 Charging the Battery with the Charger ... 16 About the Battery (charging/number of recordable pictures) ...
  • Page 9 Message Display ...122 Troubleshooting ...124 Number of recordable pictures and available recording time ... 129 Specifications...132 Digital Camera Accessory System... 135 Digital Camera Accessory Order Form (For USA Customers)... 136 Request for Service Notice (For USA Only)...137 Limited Warranty (For USA Only) ...138 Customer Services Directory (For USA Only)...140...

  • Page 10: Preparation

    AV Cable CD-ROM Shoulder Strap Lens Cap Lens Hood • For information about optional accessories, refer to the “Digital Camera Accessory System”. (P135) Names of the Components 1 Lens (P5) 2 Front dial (P39, 40, 57, 78, 80 ) 3 Self-timer Indicator (P51)
  • Page 11 32 [REMOTE] Socket (P120) 33 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Socket (P112, 115, 118) 34 [DC IN] Socket (P112, 115) • Always use a genuine Panasonic AC adaptor (DMW-AC7; optional). 35 Lens hood positioning groove (P22) 36 Battery Door Open/Close Lever (P18) 37 Battery Door (P18) 38 Tripod Receptacle •...

  • Page 12: Quick Guide

    Preparation Quick Guide This is an overview of how to record and playback pictures with the camera. For each step, be sure to refer to the pages indicated in brackets. 1 Charge the battery. (P16) • The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped.

  • Page 13: Screen Display

    Screen Display PROGRAM SHIFT F2.8 1/25 24 2526 BACKLIGHT 6,17 26, 35 Preparation In recording Out-of-frame display 1 Recording mode (P32) 2 Flash mode (P47) 3 Focus (P32) 4 Picture size (P87) 5 Quality (P87) In Motion picture mode (P76) : Jitter alert (P35) 6 Battery indication (P16) 7 Number of recordable pictures/...
  • Page 14 Preparation 24 White balance (P83) White balance fine adjustment (P85) 25 ISO sensitivity (P85) 26 Burst (P55) : Audio recording (P76, 89) 27 Flip animation (P95) 28 Color effect mode (P94) 29 Custom setting (P62) 30 Continuous AF (P91) 31 Zoom (P37)/Extended optical zoom (P37)/Digital zoom (P38) 32 Operation for backlight compensation (P36) 33 Current date and time...
  • Page 15 17 Number of days that have passed since the travel date (P71) 18 Audio playback (P81) PLAY MOTION : In motion picture mode PICTURE (P81) 19 Flip animation (P95) 20 Favorites (P103) Preparation VQT0X92...

  • Page 16: Charging The Battery With The Charger

    Preparation Charging the Battery with the Charger The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use. 1 Insert the battery terminals and attach the battery to the charger. 2 Connect the charger to the electrical outlet.
  • Page 17 • Using the supplied battery. • Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on. (When the optical image stabilizer function is set to [MODE1]) • Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording. • Turn the camera off every 10 recordings. •...

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing The Battery

    • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Slide the release lever in the direction of arrow and open the battery door • Always use genuine Panasonic batteries (CGR-S006A). 2 Insert: Insert the charged battery until it clicks.

  • Page 19: Inserting/Removing The Card

    • If the card door cannot be completely closed, remove the card and insert it again. • The card and the data may be damaged if it is inserted or removed while the camera is on. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. VQT0X92...

  • Page 20: About The Card

    SD Memory Card Please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This Site is English only.) VQT0X92 • Refer to P129 for information about the number of recordable pictures and the available recording time for each Card.

  • Page 21: Attaching The Lens Cap/Strap

    Attaching the Lens Cap/Strap Lens Cap (supplied) 1 Attach the lens cap. • When you turn the camera off, carry the camera or play back the pictures, attach the lens cap to protect the surface of the lens. • Detach the lens cap before turning on the camera in the recording mode.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Lens Hood

    Preparation Attaching the Lens Hood In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality. • Check that the camera is turned off. • Close the flash. 1 Place the camera upside down, align the white mark on the...
  • Page 23 • If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA should contact Panasonic’s parts department on 1 800 833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1 800 561-5505 for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

  • Page 24: Lcd Monitor

    Preparation LCD Monitor Adjusting the LCD monitor makes it possible to take pictures from various angles. Taking pictures at a normal angle. • You can switch between the LCD monitor and the Viewfinder. Taking pictures at a high angle Open the LCD monitor with one of the LCD monitor open knobs.
  • Page 25 Taking pictures with the camera held vertically Take hold of the LCD monitor opening knob with your fingers, and pull the monitor all the way toward you (by rotating it 180 ), and rotate it to an angle where it is easy to see.

  • Page 26: Setting Date/Time (Clock Set)

    Preparation Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) Initial setting The clock is not set so the following screen appears when you turn the camera on. PLEASE SET THE CLOCK MENU CLOCK SET : [MENU/SET] button : Cursor buttons 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press / / / to select the date and time.

  • Page 27: About The Setup Menu

    About the Setup Menu • Set items as required. (Refer to P28 to 31 for each menu item.) • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P6). The following example shows how to set [AUTO REVIEW] when program AE mode ] is selected.
  • Page 28 Preparation [CLOCK SET] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27) Change date and time. (P26) [WORLD TIME] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27) The time at your home area is set.
  • Page 29 [PLAY ON LCD] Press [ MENU ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27) [ON]: If you were using the viewfinder to record, the display automatically switches to the LCD monitor when reviewing or playing back pictures. (P44) [OFF]: Does not automatically switch.
  • Page 30 Preparation • To reset the folder number to 100, format (P111) the card first and then use this function to reset the file number. A reset screen for the folder number will then appear. Select [YES] to reset the folder number. •...
  • Page 31 [SCENE MENU] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu and select this item. (P27) [AUTO]: [SCENE MODE] menu appears automatically when setting the mode dial to scene mode. Select the desired scene mode. (P64) [OFF]: [SCENE MODE] menu does not appear when setting the mode dial to scene mode and the camera is operated in scene...

  • Page 32: Basic

    Basic Basic Taking Pictures The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the brightness of the subject. • Remove the lens cap. Turn the camera on. Select program AE mode [ • The power indicator (green) lights.
  • Page 33 • To avoid picture noise, we recommend decreasing the ISO sensitivity, and/or setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting every item except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]. (P94). (ISO sensitivity is set to [AUTO] when the camera is shipped. Therefore, when taking pictures indoors etc.
  • Page 34 Basic • Make sure the camera does not shake when you press the shutter button. • Do not cover the microphone or the AF assist lamp with your fingers or other objects. • Do not touch the front of the lens. •...
  • Page 35 In dark places, the AF assist lamp (P91) may turn on to focus on the subject. • Even when the focus indication appears and the subject is focused, it is canceled if you release the shutter button. Press the shutter button halfway again. •...

  • Page 36: Taking Pictures In Auto Mode

    Basic Taking Pictures in Auto Mode This mode allows beginners to take pictures easily. The settings for those functions which are easy to make mistakes with are fixed at the time of purchase allowing pictures to be taken with fewer mistakes. Auto Mode Settings In auto mode the following items are fixed at the time of purchase to prevent mistakes...

  • Page 37: Taking Pictures With The Zoom

    Taking Pictures with the Zoom Using the Optical Zoom You can make people and subjects appear closer with the 12 optical zoom and landscapes can be recorded in wide angle. (35 mm film camera equivalent: 35 mm to 420 mm) To make subjects appear closer use Tele Rotate the zoom ring...

  • Page 38: Using The Digital Zoom Further Extending The Zoom

    Basic Picture size and maximum zoom magnification ( : Available, —: Not available) Maximum Extended Aspect Picture size zoom optical ratio magnification zoom (10M) (8.5M) — (7M) (8M EZ) (7M EZ) 13.4 (5.5M EZ) (5M EZ) 17.1 (4.5M EZ) (3M EZ) (2M EZ) 21.4 (2.5M EZ)

  • Page 39: Checking The Recorded Picture (Review)

    Entering the digital zoom range In the [REC] menu (P82), setting [D.ZOOM] to [2 ] or [4 ] allows you to magnify a subject up to a maximum of 48 times. (Except when using extended optical zoom.) Optical zoom Digital zoom The digital zoom and extended optical zoom can be used together.

  • Page 40: Playing Back Pictures

    Basic 3 Press / / / to move the position. REVIEW4X DELETE • When you change the magnification or the position to be displayed, the zoom position indication appears for about 1 second so that you can check the enlarged area. Deleting the recorded picture during Review (Quick deletion) 1 Press [...

  • Page 41: Deleting Pictures

    • In review playback in recording mode and in multi playback (P78), the pictures can only be forwarded or rewound one by one. • This camera is based on the DCF standard “Design rule for Camera File system” which was established by the “JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association)”.
  • Page 42 Basic • If you select [MULTI DELETE], perform steps onwards. • If you select [ALL DELETE], perform steps onwards. • When [FAVORITE] (P103) is set to [ON], [ALL DELETE EXCEPT appears. If you select [ALL DELETE EXCEPT ], perform steps onwards.

  • Page 43: Advanced

    Advanced About the LCD Monitor/Viewfinder Changing the information displayed EVF/LCD DISPLAY Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder Press the [EVF/LCD] button to switch the monitor screen. LCD monitor (LCD) Viewfinder (EVF) • When the LCD monitor turns on, the Viewfinder turns off (and vice versa). Selecting the screen to be used Press the [DISPLAY] button to change the display.
  • Page 44 Advanced In playback mode 100 _ 0001 1ST DAY months days 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 100 _ 0001 F2.8 1/25 AUTO 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 Normal display Display with recording information and histogram No display 5 Displayed if [BIRTHDAY SET.] and [WITH AGE] were set in [BABY1]/ [BABY2] (P69) in scene mode before taking pictures.
  • Page 45 • There may be white saturated areas if the distance to the subject is too close when taking pictures with the flash. White saturated areas appear blinking in black. REVIEW1X EXIT DELETE Brighten the LCD monitor for use outdoors. (Power LCD) Press and hold the [DISPLAY] button for more than 1 second to activate the power LCD function.
  • Page 46 Advanced Histogram • A histogram is a graph that displays brightness along the horizontal axis (black to white) and the number of pixels at each brightness level on the vertical axis. • It allows you to easily check a picture’s exposure.

  • Page 47: Taking Pictures Using The Built-In Flash

    Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash OPEN To open the flash Slide the [ OPEN] lever. To close the flash Press the flash until it clicks. • Be sure to close the flash when not in use. • The flash setting is fixed to Forced OFF ] while the flash is closed.
  • Page 48 Advanced Available flash settings by recording mode The available flash settings depend on the recording mode. ( : Available, —: Not available) • The flash setting may change if the recording mode is changed. Set the flash setting again if necessary. 2 The setting is not available when the back light compensation function is activated.
  • Page 49 [ISO800] Wide 80 cm (2.62 feet) to 7.4 m (24.28 feet) Tele 60 cm (1.97 feet) to 5.6 m (18.37 feet) [ISO1600] Wide 1.15 m (3.77 feet) to 7.4 m (24.28 feet) Tele 90 cm (2.95 feet) to 5.6 m (18.37 feet) •...
  • Page 50 Advanced 2 Press [MENU/SET] to finish. • You can adjust from [ 2 EV] to [ 2 EV] in steps of [1/3 EV]. • When the flash output is adjusted, the flash output value appears on the upper left of the screen. •...

  • Page 51: Taking Pictures With The Self-Timer

    Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 1 Press 2 Press to select a mode. SELFTIMER 10SEC. 2SEC. MENU SELECT • You can also press ] to select. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. • You can also press the shutter button halfway to finish. •...

  • Page 52: Compensating The Exposure

    Advanced Compensating the Exposure Use this function when you cannot achieve appropriate exposure due to the difference in brightness between the subject and the background. Look at the following examples. Under exposed Compensate the exposure towards positive. Properly exposed Over exposed Compensate the exposure towards negative.

  • Page 53: Taking Pictures Using Auto Bracket

    Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket In this mode, 3 pictures are automatically recorded in the selected exposure compensation range each time the shutter button is pressed. You can select the picture with the desired exposure from the 3 pictures with different exposures. 1 Press ] several times until [AUTO BRACKET] appears, set...

  • Page 54: Optical Image Stabilizer

    Advanced Optical Image Stabilizer This mode detects jitter and compensates for it. 1 Press and hold the optical image stabilizer button until [STABILIZER] appears. 2 Press to select the stabilizer function mode and then press [MENU/SET]. STABILIZER MODE1 MODE2 MENU MENU SELECT DEMO.

  • Page 55: Taking Pictures Using Burst Mode

    Taking Pictures using Burst Mode 1 Press and hold the burst mode button. 2 Press to select a mode. BURST SHOOTING HIGH SPEED LOW SPEED UNLIMITED MENU SELECT • You can also press the burst mode button to select. 3 Press [MENU/SET]. •...

  • Page 56: Taking Close-Up Pictures

    Advanced Taking Close-up Pictures This mode allows you to take close-up pictures of the subject, e.g. When taking pictures of flowers. You can take pictures approaching the subject at a distance up to 5 cm (0.16 feet) from the lens by rotating the zoom ring upmost to Wide (1 ).

  • Page 57: Aperture-Priority Ae

    Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. 1 Rotate the front dial to the left or right to set the aperture value.

  • Page 58: Manual Exposure

    Advanced – Slow sync./Red-eye reduction [ ] (P47) – [AUTO] or [ ] in ISO sensitivity (P85) (The ISO sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch from [AUTO] to Aperture-priority AE or Shutter-priority AE.) • The aperture value and the shutter speed turn red when the exposure is not adequate.

  • Page 59: Aperture Value And Shutter Speed

    Aperture Value and Shutter Speed Aperture-priority AE Available Aperture Shutter Speed Value (Sec) (Per 1/3 EV) F8.0 to F11.0 8 to 1/2000 F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600 F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300 F3.6 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000 Shutter-priority AE Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

  • Page 60: Taking Pictures With Manual Focus

    Advanced Taking Pictures with Manual Focus Use this function when you want to fix the focus or when the distance between the lens and the subject is determined and you do not want to activate auto focus. 1 Slide the focus switch to [MF]. MACRO FOCUS 2 Rotate the focus ring...
  • Page 61 • [MF1]: The center of the screen is enlarged. You can adjust the focus while determining the composition of the whole of the screen. • [MF2]: The whole of the screen is enlarged. This is convenient when adjusting the focus in Wide. •...

  • Page 62: Registering Personal Menu Settings (Registering Custom Settings)

    Advanced 2 Press / / / to change the expanded area. • The expansion is canceled after approximately 2 seconds. • The following will return the AF area to the original position. – Changing the Focus switch to [AF] or [AF MACRO].

  • Page 63: Taking Pictures In Custom Mode

    5 Press to select [YES] and then press [MENU/SET]. CUST.SET MEM. OVER WRITE CURRENT CAMERA STATUS AS CUSTOM SET 1? MENU SELECT MENU • When [YES] is selected, the settings that were previously stored are overwritten. • You cannot save the following menu items because they affect all the recording modes.

  • Page 64: Scene Mode

    Advanced Scene Mode When you select a scene mode to match the subject and recording situation, the camera sets the optimal exposure and hue to obtain the desired picture. • Refer to P65 to 70 for each scene menu. 1 Press to select the scene mode.

  • Page 65: [Portrait]

    [PORTRAIT] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) The background is blurred and the person stands out with a healthier complexion. Technique for Portrait mode To increase the effective of this mode: 1 Rotate the zoom ring as far as possible to the right 2 Move close to the subject to make this...

  • Page 66: [Night Portrait]

    Advanced [NIGHT PORTRAIT] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) This mode allows you to take pictures of a subject and a landscape with near real-life brightness by using the flash and slowing down the shutter speed.

  • Page 67: [Food]

    Move the camera smoothly while following the subject in the viewfinder. Press the shutter button while you are moving the camera. Move the camera continuously. • We recommend the following: – Using the Viewfinder. (P43) – Selecting a subject with quick motion. –...

  • Page 68: [Candle Light]

    Advanced [CANDLE LIGHT] MENU Press [ ] to display the [SCENE MODE] menu and select a scene mode. (P64) This mode allows you to take pictures with a candle-lit atmosphere. Technique for Candle light mode • If you make the most of the candle light, you can take successful pictures without using the flash.

  • Page 69: [Baby1]/[Baby2]

    could not take in [NIGHT SCENERY] by making the shutter speed slower. 15 15 Setting the shutter speed • Select a shutter speed of [15 SEC.], [30 SEC.] or [60 SEC.]. 1 Press to select the number of seconds and then press [MENU/SET]. STARRY SKY 15 SEC.

  • Page 70: [Snow]

    Advanced Birthday setting 1 Press to select [BIRTHDAY SET.] and then press [MENU/SET]. 2 When the message [PLEASE SET THE BIRTHDAY OF THE BABY] appears, select items (Year/Month/Day) using and set them using 3 Press [MENU/SET] to finish the setting. •...

  • Page 71: Recording Which Day Of The Vacation You Take The Picture

    Recording which day of the vacation you take the picture If you set the departure date in advance, you can record which day of the vacation you take the picture. • When you play back a picture, the date on which it was taken is displayed.
  • Page 72 Advanced 7 Take a picture. 1ST DAY 10:00 DEC. 2.2006 : The number of days that have passed since the departure date • The current date and time and which day of the vacation it is are displayed for about 5 seconds at the bottom of the screen if the camera is turned on when the travel date is set, after setting the clock, departure date or travel date,...

  • Page 73: Displaying The Time At The Travel Destination (World Time)

    Displaying the time at the travel destination (World Time) If you set your home area and the travel destination area when traveling abroad etc., the local time at the travel destination area can be displayed on the screen and recorded on the pictures taken. •...
  • Page 74 Advanced • If you are setting the home area for the second time etc., the screen returns to the screen shown in step after you press [MENU/SET] to set your home area. Press [MENU/SET] again to close the menu. Setting the travel destination area (Perform steps Press to select [DESTINATION] and...

  • Page 75: Location Candidates For World Time Settings

    Location candidates for World Time settings Offset from Midway Islands Samoa Hawaii Honolulu Alaska Anchorage Vancouver Seattle Denver Phoenix Chicago Houston Toronto New York Caracas Manaus -3:30 Newfoundland Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo Fernando de Noronha Azores London Casablanca Berlin Paris Helsinki Athens...

  • Page 76: Motion Picture Mode

    Advanced Motion Picture Mode 1 Press the shutter button halfway to focus and then press it fully to start recording. R 21 • When the subject is focused, the focus indication lights. • The aperture value is fixed to the setting when recording starts (first frame).
  • Page 77 • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, recording may stop in the middle. • We recommend using Panasonic’s SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card. • Depending on the type of SD Memory Card or SDHC Memory Card, the card access indication may appear for a while after recording motion pictures.

  • Page 78: Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback)

    Advanced Displaying Multiple Screens (Multi Playback) 1 Rotate the front dial to the left to display multiple pictures. (Screen when 9 screens are displayed) DEC . 1.2006 1/14 MENU CANCEL 1 screen 9 screens 25 screens Calendar screen display • After the multiple screens are displayed, rotate the front dial further towards the left to display 25 screens and the calendar screen (P79).

  • Page 79: Displaying Pictures By Recording Date (Calendar Playback)

    Displaying pictures by recording date (Calendar playback) You can display pictures by recording date using the calendar playback function. 1 Rotate the front dial towards the left to display the calendar screen. MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 2006 MENU MONTH •...

  • Page 80: Using The Playback Zoom

    Advanced Using the Playback Zoom 1 Rotate the front dial towards the right to enlarge the picture. CANCEL DELETE • When you rotate the front dial towards the left after the picture is enlarged, the magnification becomes lower. When you rotate the front dial towards the right, the magnification becomes higher.

  • Page 81: Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures With Audio

    Playing Back Motion Pictures/Pictures with Audio Motion pictures Press to select a picture with a motion picture icon [ ] and then press to play back. 100 _ 0001 PLAY MOTION PICTURE 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 • The motion picture recording time displayed on the screen.

  • Page 82: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Menu Settings Using the [REC] Mode Menu Increase the variety of pictures you can take by setting color effect, picture adjustment etc. • Set the mode dial to the desired recording mode. • Menu items differ depending on the mode selected with the mode dial (P6).

  • Page 83: [W.balance]

    Using FUNCTION setting You can use the [FUNCTION] button to easily set the following 6 items when recording. • AF mode (P90) • Metering mode (P89) • White balance (P83) • ISO sensitivity (P85) • Picture size (P87) • Quality (P87) 1 Press [FUNCTION] when recording.
  • Page 84 Menu Settings Auto white balance The available white balance range is shown in the following illustration. When you take a picture beyond the available white balance range, the picture may appear reddish or bluish. Even when you take a picture inside the range shown in the illustration, auto white balance may not operate properly if there are many light sources or there is no color close to white.

  • Page 85: [Wb Adjust.] Finely Adjusting The White Balance

    [WB ADJUST.] Finely adjusting the white balance MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82) You can adjust the white balance finely when you cannot acquire the desired hue by setting the white balance. 1 Press / / / to finely adjust...
  • Page 86 Menu Settings AUTO The ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted according to the brightness. The ISO sensitivity is adjusted according to the movement of the subject and the brightness. The sensitivity is fixed to various settings. 1600 • When setting to [AUTO], the ISO sensitivity is automatically adjusted from [ISO100] to [ISO200] according to the brightness.

  • Page 87: [Aspect Ratio]

    • ISO sensitivity cannot be set in motion picture mode [ • To avoid picture noises, we recommend reducing the ISO sensitivity, setting [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or setting the items except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW] to take pictures.
  • Page 88 Menu Settings When the aspect ratio is [ (10M) 3648 2736 pixels (8M EZ) 3264 2448 pixels (5M EZ) 2560 1920 pixels (3M EZ) 2048 1536 pixels (2M EZ) 1600 1200 pixels When the aspect ratio is [ (8.5M) 3600 2400 pixels (7M EZ) 3248 2160 pixels (4.5M EZ) 2560 1712 pixels...

  • Page 89: [Audio Rec.]

    [AUDIO REC.] Recording still pictures with audio MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82) You can record audio with the still picture if this is set to [ON]. This means you can record the conversation that took place when you were recording or an explanation of the picture.

  • Page 90: [Af Mode]

    Menu Settings [AF MODE] Setting the focus method MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82) Select the mode that matches the recording conditions and the composition. 9-area-focusing: The camera focuses on any of 9 focus areas.

  • Page 91: [Cont.af]

    • The camera is focusing on all the AF areas when multiple AF areas (max. 9 areas) light at the same time. The focus position is not predetermined. It is set to a position automatically determined by the camera at the time of focusing.

  • Page 92: [Focus/Ae Lock]

    Menu Settings animals in dark places), set the [AF ASSIST LAMP] to [OFF]. In this case, it will become more difficult to focus on the subject. • In auto mode [ ], the [AF ASSIST LAMP] setting is fixed to [ON]. •...

  • Page 93: [Direc. Ex. Comp.] For Rapid Exposure Compensation

    • If you rotate the focus ring while the focus is locked, the focus lock indication [ blinks red. • The exposure is set, even if the brightness of the subject changes. • The subject can be focused again by pressing the shutter button halfway even when AE is locked.

  • Page 94: [Col.effect]

    Menu Settings • When a memorized custom mode setting is selected, this memorized setting has priority. (However, this is not the case when Manual exposure is set in custom set.) • You cannot directly compensate the exposure in the following cases. -When manually setting the exposure.

  • Page 95: [Flip Anim.]

    [FLIP ANIM.] Connecting images to create a motion picture file MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82) This camera allows you to create motion picture files up to 20 seconds long by connecting images recorded in flip animation mode.
  • Page 96 Menu Settings 4 Press [MENU/SET], press select [CREATE MOTION PICTURE] and then press MENU FLIP ANIM. PICTURE CAPTURE CREATE MOTION PICTURE DELETE STILL PICTURES MENU SELECT EXIT 5 Select [FRAME RATE] and then press CREATE MOTION PICTURE FRAME RATE 5fps CREATE MOTION PICTURE MENU SELECT...

  • Page 97: [Conversion] Using An Optional Lens

    [CONVERSION] Using an optional lens MENU Press [ ] to display the [REC] mode menu and select the item to set. (P82) The tele conversion lens (DMW-LT55; optional) allows you to record even more close-up pictures (1.7 ). The wide conversion lens (DMW-LW55;...
  • Page 98 Menu Settings 5 Rotate the zoom ring to Tele or Wide. 10 10 T(420) W(35) 420 300 : Zoom ring • Always set to Tele when using a tele conversion lens and to Wide when using a wide conversion lens. The conversion icon ([ ] or [ ]) changes...

  • Page 99: [Ext.flash]

    • The full range of the zoom can be used when using the close-up lens. • Digital zoom cannot be used when using a wide conversion lens. • When there is dirt (water, oil, and fingerprints, etc.) on the surface of the lens, the image may be affected.
  • Page 100 Menu Settings • What screen will be displayed here depends on the flash mode setting of the external flash unit Icon Setting External flash Forced ON External flash Forced OFF • When the flash mode of the dedicated flash is set to [TTL AUTO], various different flash settings can be selected to suit the recording mode.

  • Page 101: [Ex.flash Burst] Taking Pictures In Burst Mode While Firing The Flash

    • You can set the aperture value, the shutter speed and the ISO sensitivity on the camera even when attaching the external flash. • Some commercial external flashes have synchro terminals with high-voltage or reversed polarity. Using such extra flashes may cause a malfunction or the camera may not operate normally.

  • Page 102: Using The [Play] Mode Menu

    Menu Settings Using the [PLAY] mode menu You can use various functions in playback mode to rotate pictures, set protection for them etc. • Refer to P102 to 111 for each menu item. 1 Press [MENU/SET]. 2 Press to select the menu item and then press PLAY SLIDE SHOW...

  • Page 103: [Favorite]

    • The cursor displayed during a slide show or while a slide show is paused or during [MANUAL] slide show the same as / / / . • Press to pause the slide show. Press again to cancel pause. • Press while paused to display the previous or next picture.

  • Page 104: [Rotate Disp.]/[Rotate] To Display The Picture Rotated

    Menu Settings 2 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu. 3 Press to select the picture then press 100 _ 0001 10:00 DEC. 1.2006 • Repeat the above procedure. • If is pressed while the [ ] favorites icon is displayed, [ ] is cleared, and the favorites setting is canceled.

  • Page 105: [Dpof Print]

    DPOF compatible photo printer or photo printing store. For details, ask at your photo printing store. For more information visit: http://panasonic.jp/dc/dpof_110/ white_e.htm Press to select [SINGLE], [MULTI] or [CANCEL] and then press [MENU/SET].
  • Page 106 Menu Settings Single setting 1 Press to select the picture to print and then press set the number of prints. DPOF SET THIS 100 _ 0001 COUNT DATE DISPLAY SELECT EXIT MENU • The number of prints icon [ appears. •...

  • Page 107: [Protect]

    • DPOF print setting is a convenient function when printing pictures with a printer that supports PictBridge. The date printing setting on the printer may take priority over the date printing setting on the camera. Check the date printing setting on the printer also. (P115) •...

  • Page 108: [Audio Dub.]

    Menu Settings [AUDIO DUB.] Adding audio after taking pictures MENU Press [ ] to display the [PLAY] mode menu and select the item to set. (P102) You can add the audio after taking a picture. 1 Press to select the picture and then press to start audio recording.

  • Page 109: [Trimming]

    2 Press to select the size and then press RESIZE 100 _ 0001 SELECT MENU RESIZE EXIT • Sizes smaller than the recorded picture are displayed. – [ (When the aspect ratio setting is – [ (When the aspect ratio setting is –...

  • Page 110: [Aspect Conv.]

    Menu Settings 5 Press to select [YES] or [NO] and then press [MENU/SET]. TRIMMING DELETE ORIGINAL PICTURE? MENU MENU CANCEL SELECT • The picture is overwritten when you select [YES]. The trimmed pictures cannot be restored when they are overwritten. •...

  • Page 111: [Format]

    [LOCK]. • If the card cannot be formatted, consult your nearest servicenter. For USA assistance, please call: 1-800-272-7033 or send e-mail to : digitalstillcam@panasonic.com For Canadian assistance, please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca VQT0X92...

  • Page 112: Connecting To Other Equipment

    Connecting to other equipment Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a PC You can acquire recorded pictures to a PC by connecting the camera and the PC. The software [LUMIX Simple Viewer] or [PHOTOfunSTUDIO-viewer-] ® (for Windows ) in the CD-ROM (supplied) allows you to easily acquire pictures recorded with the camera to a PC, print them and send them by e-mail.
  • Page 113 [Windows] The drive appears in the [My Computer] folder. • If you are connecting the camera to a PC for the first time, the required driver is installed automatically so that the camera can be recognized by “Windows Plug and Play”.
  • Page 114 Connecting to other equipment 3 When recording after selecting [NO.RESET] (P29) from the [SETUP] menu. (Pictures will be recorded to a new folder with a number sequential to the folder recorded to immediately before. By using [NO.RESET] on a card that does not contain folders or pictures, such as one just formatted, the folder number can be reset to 100.)

  • Page 115: Printing The Pictures

    Printing the Pictures By connecting the camera directly to a printer supporting PictBridge via the USB connection cable (supplied), you can select the pictures to print and start printing on the camera’s screen. Set print settings such as the print quality on the printer beforehand.
  • Page 116 Connecting to other equipment Single picture 1 Press to select [SINGLE PICTURE] and then press [MENU/SET]. PictBridge SINGLE PICTURE DPOF PICTURE MENU MENU SELECT 2 Press to select the picture and then press PictBridge 100 _ 0001 PLEASE SELECT THE PICTURE TO PRINT SELECT PRINT EXIT...
  • Page 117 Settings on the printer are prioritized. 1 picture with no frame on 1 page 1 picture with a frame on 1 page 2 pictures on 1 page 4 pictures on 1 page • An item cannot be selected if the printer does not support the page layout.

  • Page 118: Playing Back Pictures On A Tv Screen

    Connecting to other equipment Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen Playing back pictures using the AV cable (supplied) • Set the aspect of the TV on the camera. (P30) • Turn the camera and the TV off. REMOTE AV OUT/ DIGITAL DC IN 8.4V 1 Connect the AV cable...

  • Page 119: Others

    Others Using the MC Protector/ND Filter The MC protector (DMW-LMC55; optional) is a transparent filter which affects neither the colors nor the amount of light, so it can always be used to protect the camera’s lens. The ND filter (DMW-LND55; optional) reduces the amount of light to approximately 1/8th (equal to adjusting the aperture value 3 increments) without...

  • Page 120: Using The Remote Shutter

    Others Using the Remote Shutter If you use the remote shutter (DMW-RSL1; optional), you can avoid jitter (camera shake) when using a tripod. The remote shutter works similar to the shutter button on the camera. 1 Connect the remote shutter to the [REMOTE] socket on the camera firmly.

  • Page 121: Cautions For Use

    Others Cautions for Use Optimal use of the camera Take care not to drop or knock the unit or put a lot of pressure on it. • Take care not to drop or knock the bag that you inserted the unit in as it may strongly shock the unit.

  • Page 122: Message Display

    Others Card Do not leave the card where the temperature is high, where electromagnetic waves or static electricity are easily generated or exposed to direct sunlight. Do not bend or drop the card. • The card may be damaged or the recorded content may be damaged or deleted.
  • Page 123 [NO VALID PICTURE TO PLAY] Record a picture or insert a card with a recorded picture and then play it. [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] Delete or overwrite the picture after canceling the protect setting. (P107) [THIS PICTURE CANNOT BE DELETED]/ [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE DELETED] Pictures not based on the DCF standard...

  • Page 124: Troubleshooting

    Others Troubleshooting If you return the menu settings to the initial settings at the time of purchase, the condition may improve. Select [RESET] in the [SETUP] menu. (P30) Battery and power source 1: The camera cannot be operated even when it is turned on. •...
  • Page 125 taking pictures indoors etc. the ISO sensitivity increases.) – Decrease the ISO sensitivity. (P85) – Set [NOISE REDUCTION] in [PICT.ADJ.] to [HIGH] or set every item except [NOISE REDUCTION] to [LOW]. (P94) – Take pictures in bright places. • In [HIGH SENS.] (P70) in scene mode, the resolution of the recorded picture decreases slightly because of high sensitivity processing.
  • Page 126 3: The folder number and the file number are displayed as [—] and the screen turns black. • Is the picture edited with a PC or recorded with a digital camera from another manufacturer? This may also happen if the battery is removed immediately after recording or if recording with a exhausted battery.
  • Page 127 4: The picture cannot be transferred when the camera is connected to a • Is the camera connected to the PC correctly? • Is the camera recognized by the PC correctly? • Set [USB MODE] to [PC]. (P30, 112) 5: The card is not recognized by the PC. •...
  • Page 128 Others 8: The clock is reset. • If you do not use the camera for a long time, the clock may be reset. When the message [PLEASE SET THE CLOCK] appears, set the clock again. (P26) • When you take a picture before setting the clock, [0:00 0.

  • Page 129: Available Recording Time

    Others Number of recordable pictures and available recording time • The number of recordable pictures and the available recording time are an approximation. (These vary depending on the recording conditions and the type of card.) • The number of recordable pictures varies depending on the subjects. Number of recordable pictures Aspect ratio (10M):...
  • Page 130 Others Aspect ratio (8.5M): Picture size (3600 2400 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB Card 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB 1770 Aspect ratio (7M): Picture size (3584 2016 pixels) Quality 16 MB 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB...
  • Page 131 Available recording time 30fps Picture quality setting 16 MB 32 MB 17 s 64 MB 39 s 1 min 128 MB 23 s SD Memory 2 min Card 256 MB 45 s 5 min 512 MB 30 s 1 GB 11 min 22 min 2 GB...

  • Page 132: Specifications

    Others Specifications Digital Camera: Information for your safety Power Source: DC 8.4 V Power Consumption: 1.7 W (When recording with LCD Monitor) 1.7 W (When recording with Viewfinder) 1.0 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor) 1.0 W (When playing back with Viewfinder)
  • Page 133 Viewfinder: Color LCD Viewfinder (230,000 pixels) (field of view ratio about 100%) (with diopter adjustment Flash: Built-in pop up flash Flash range: (ISO AUTO) Approx. 30 cm (0.98 feet) to 7.4 m (24.28 feet) (Wide) AUTO, AUTO/Red-eye reduction, Forced ON (Forced ON/ Red-eye reduction), Slow sync./Red-eye reduction, Forced OFF Microphone:...
  • Page 134 (Panasonic DE-993B): Information for your safety Input: 110 V to 240 V Output: CHARGE 8.4 V Equipment mobility: Movable Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic CGR-S006A): Information for your safety Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V, 710 mAh VQT0X92 50/60 Hz, 0.15 A 0.43 A...

  • Page 135: Digital Camera Accessory System

    Digital Camera Accessory System Accessory# Figure CGR-S006A DMW-AC7 : DMW-LMC55 : DMW-LND55 : DMW-LT55 : DMW-LW55 : DMW-LC55 DMW-FL500 DMW-FL360 will be on sale shortly DMW-RSL1 DMW-CZA30 DMW-SSTL1 RP-SDR04GU1K RP-SDK02GU1A RP-SDR02GU1A RP-SDK01GU1A RP-SDH01GU1A RP-SDR01GU1A RP-SDK512U1A RP-SDR512U1A RP-SDH256U1A RP-SDR256U1A RP-SD128BU1A RP-SD064BPPA •...

  • Page 136: Digital Camera Accessory Order Form

    CALL PANASONIC’S ACCESSORY ORDER LINE AT 1-800-332-5368 [6 AM-5 PM M-F, 6 AM-10:30 AM SAT, PACIFIC TIME] MAIL THIS ORDER TO: PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY ACCESSORY ORDER OFFICE 20421 84th Avenue South Kent, WA. 98032 In CANADA, please contact your local Dealer for more information about accessories.

  • Page 137: Request For Service Notice

    Please photocopy this form when making a request for service notice. Request for Service Notice: (USA Only) Mail this completed form and your Proof of Purchase along with your unit to: Panasonic Services Company Attn: Digital Camera Repair (For USA Only) In the unlikely event this product needs service.

  • Page 138: Limited Warranty (For Usa Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 139 Carry-In or Mail-In Service For Carry-In or Mail-In Service in the United States call 1-800-272-7033. For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage.

  • Page 140: (For Usa Only)

    You can purchase parts, accessories or locate your nearest servicenter by visiting our Web Site. Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...

  • Page 141: Index

    Others Index AC Adaptor ... 112, 115 Adjusting Flash Output ... 49 AE Lock Button ... 35 AF Assist Lamp ... 91 AF Mode ... 90 AF/AE Lock ... 34 Aperture-priority AE ... 59 Aspect Ratio ... 87 Aspect Ratio Conversion ... 110 Audio Dubbing ...
  • Page 142 Others Mass Storage ... 30 MC Protector ... 119 Metering Mode ... 89 MF Assist ... 29, 60 Monitor Priority ... 29, 44 Motion Picture Mode ... 76 Multi Playback ... 78 Multiple ... 89 ND Filter ... 119 Night Portrait Mode ... 66 Night Scenery Mode ...

  • Page 143: Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía Rápida En Español

    Others Spanish Quick Use Guide/Guía rápida en español Ésta es una visión de conjunto que trata del procedimiento para grabar y reproducir las imágenes con la cámara. 1 Cargue la batería. • Cuando se envía la cámara, la batería está sin carga. Cárguela antes del uso.
  • Page 144 QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license. Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc.

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